30 days left until Canoecopia!     March 13 - 15
Location
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, Wisconsin

Show Hours
Friday: 3 PM to 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM

Tickets
1-Day: $17.00
3-Day: $35.00
Ages 17 and under are FREE
Cash or check only for tickets purchased at the event

Parking Fees
1-Day: $10.00
Credit only, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center
Advanced passes may be purchased HERE.
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  Danny Mongno




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In 2026, Danny Mongno turns 22... in Canoecopia years. What a ride it has been, from the early days with Impex Kayaks to the lab coats in the Werner Paddles booth to his home since 2027, at NRS. It is his self-proclaimed best weekend of the year. Paddlesports has been the only career he has ever known since 16 years old. And like Canoecopia, it has given him so much joy, all the memories, so many friends; he even met his wife through the paddling community.

He still self identifies as a paddler and coach and loves just about every aspect of paddling, no matter the craft or type of water. When not on the water, you'll find Danny out for a hike or bike ride, strapped into a snowboard or at the Nordic center.



Presentations

Danny Mongno
 Selecting the Perfect Kayak Paddle
Atrium - upstairs Fri 6:30pm-7:15pm 
Atrium - upstairs Sat 4:30pm-5:15pm 



Danny Mongno
 Understanding The Forward Stroke. Let's be Efficient.
Atrium - upstairs Sat 9:30am-10:15am 
To enjoy the sport of paddling we need an efficient Forward Stroke. We want to use less energy, stay out longer, maybe go faster, not be sore. So, it makes sense that the Forward Stroke gets so much attention from students and coaches alike. Join Danny Mongno, with 30+ years of paddle sports coaching experience, as he breaks things down in a very easy to follow, step-by-step process. This is an interactive class, so be ready to participate and have fun.



Danny Mongno
 Understanding the vast options in Paddling Clothing.
Bear - upstairs Sat 10:30am-11:15am 
Cold feet... cold hands... just plain cold. Sweaty...sunburnt. Neoprene vs. dry suit? Is it really a ladies fit, or is it just purple? This splash jacket looks a lot like my rain jacket? Nowhere in the World (seriously) will you see the variety of paddling clothing that you will at Canoecopia. But wow...it's a lot to digest. Take some time to relax, bring a snack or a beverage, and hang out with 21-year Canoecopia veteran Danny Mongno. In this open discussion, we will address everything above and then some and make sure we answer all your questions, even the weird ones. In the end we assure you, you will walk away with a better understanding of what to wear paddling, for any season.


 
Location
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, Wisconsin

Show Hours
Friday: 3 PM to 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM

  Tickets
1-Day: $17.00
3-Day: $35.00
Ages 17 and under are FREE
Cash or check only for tickets purchased at the event

  Parking Fees
1-Day: $8.00
Credit only, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center
Advanced passes may be purchased HERE.
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